Karl-Heinz Rummenigge vs Giuseppe Meazza
Germany against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
Germany · 1974–86 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Germany
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 95 · 45 goals
- Clubs
- FC Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Servette
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · national Player of the Year 1980 · 2× Hall of Fame
A two-time Ballon d'Or winner, this agile and clinical striker terrorised defences for Bayern Munich and West Germany. Career record: 95 caps and 45 goals for Germany; club career at FC Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Servette; honours include Ballon d'Or, national Player of the Year 1980, 2× Hall of Fame.
Giuseppe Meazza
Italy · 1927–47 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Italy
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 53 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus
A two-time World Cup winner and Inter Milan legend, his creativity and prolific scoring made him Italy's first true footballing superstar. Career record: 53 caps and 33 goals for Italy; club career at Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus.
The verdict
The almanac puts Giuseppe Meazza ahead by 1 rating point, 94 against 93.
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